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How to replace the motor coupling on a Sears Kenmore series 90 Washer

How to replace the motor coupling on a Sears Kenmore series 90 Washer

It is actually quite easy and can be done by anyone. It happens so often that when I went to the Sears parts depot the clerk just reached behind him to where they were hanging in easy reach on the wall.

What you need:
Good light so you can shine it where you need to.
A small open faced wrench or socket.
I forgot what side I needed, 1/4 inch or smaller for the hex screw.
A screw driver to pry the strap.

1) get the part from sears part. If you live near a part center you can pick it up or you can order it, arround $20.

Replace:

2) DON"T TAKE OFF THE BACK WASHER . Tilt the wash on its side. All the elements you need to access are easily accessible from the bottom.The left side is easier.

3) You will see the broken motor coupler before you do anything. It's between the pump and the motor.

THERE IS ONLY ONE SCREW TO REMOVE

It's the one that holds the strap that keeps the pump up against the motor.
The strap is metal about 8 - 10 inches long and an inch wide. The strap acts like a long clip.
You don't need to loosen the motor .

Remove the screw and pull off the strap.

4) Push apart the pump assembly and the motor. The motor is connected to the tub. The whole tub assembly is on springs so you can push it aside to get to the coupler.

5) remove the broken coupler

6) replace with the new. You may have to use some force to push the coupler all the way onto the shaft of the motor..

7) replace the strap and screw.

8) DONE

WATCH THIS VIDEO ON YOU TUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM4DW2bq7o0

and follow my simpler steps.

posted by David Tyme @ 10:46 AM